Tropfest - The World's Largest Short Film Festival

Prizes

Thank you to the support of our sponsors who generously contribute a huge list of amazing prizes to assist filmmakers further their development within the industry. The annual prize pool is worth close to $150,000 including cash, equipment, and much more!


Each prize winner receives an original hand crafted trophy by Dinosaur Designs.

Each finalist receives a one-of-a-kind Movie Extra Tropfest Crumpler bag filled with goodies from Jameson Whiskey, Roadshow Entertainment, The Production Book, BOD, Sony Pictures Releasing, Dermalogica, Happenstance Magazine and more!

List

  • FIRST PRIZE
    A tailored trip for the winning Director to meet with agents, executives and industry representatives in LA. Includes 1 return flight and 5 nights accommodation.
    Presented by TROPFEST

    A ROBOCAMpro (valued over $13,000)
    Presented by ROBOCAMpro

    $5,000 Cash
    Presented by KENNEDY MILLER MITCHELL

    $15,000 credit at Orion Film and Television Studios in Melbourne
    Presented by ORION MEDIA

    $7,000 Credit for Sound Edit & Mix
    Presented by SONG ZU

    $3,000 worth of lighting hire
    Presented by XYTECH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

    1x Movie Magic Budgeting and Movie Magic Scheduling Bundle (valued at $1,000)
    Presented by ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS

    A gift voucher for a selection of screenplays to the value of $1,000
    Presented by CINEMARKET

    A director's attachment on an Australian project and an Associate Membership to ADG (valued at $550)
    Presented by AUSTRALIAN DIRECTORS GUILD

    Registration to SPAA Fringe or SPAA Conference 2010
    Presented by THE SCREEN PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

    6 cases of MadFish Wines
    Presented by MADFISH WINES

    12 month subscription to Filmink Magazine (valued at $69.95)
    Presented by FILMINK MAGAZINE

    12 month, 7 day subscription to The Sydney Morning Herald (valued at $356)
    Presented by THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
  • SECOND PRIZE
    $3,500 Cash
    Presented by ACMI
    AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR THE MOVING IMAGE


    A choice of either Movie Magic Budgeting or Movie Magic Scheduling (valued at $699)
    Presented by ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS

    A gift voucher for a selection of screenplays to the value of $500
    Presented by CINEMARKET

    12 month subscription to Filmink Magazine (valued at $69.95)
    Presented by FILMINK MAGAZINE
  • THIRD PRIZE
    $2,500 Cash
    Presented by DENDY CINEMAS

    A choice of either Movie Magic Budgeting or Movie Magic Scheduling (valued at $699)
    Presented by ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS

    A gift voucher for a selection of screenplays to the value of $500
    Presented by CINEMARKET

    12 month subscription to Filmink Magazine (valued at $69.95)
    Presented by FILMINK MAGAZINE
  • WOMEN IN FILM AWARD
    $7,000 Credit for Sound Edit & Mix
    Presented by SONG ZU

    A weekend production kit (camera, lights, sound) and access to an editing suite for one week (valued at $2,250)
    Presented by METRO SCREEN
  • BEST FEMALE ACTOR
    $3,000 Cash
    Donated by NICOLE KIDMAN
  • BEST MALE ACTOR
    $3,000 Cash
    Donated by NICOLE KIDMAN
  • BEST COMEDY
    $1,000 Cash
    Presented by ZAPRUDER'S OTHER FILMS
  • BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
    $1,500 Cash
    Presented by KODAK

    12 month complimentary membership to the Australian Cinematography Society
    Presented by THE AUSTRALIAN CINEMATOGRAPHY SOCIETY
  • BEST SCREENPLAY
    $1,500 Cash
    Presented by PNAN YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL
  • BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
    $1,000 Cash
    Presented by SONG ZU
  • BEST EDITING
    $1,000 Cash and $2,000 worth of post production services
    Presented by ENGINE
  • BEST ANIMATION
    BEST ANIMATION $1,000 Cash
    Presented by ANIMAL LOGIC
  • THE BRIGHT SPARK AWARD
    Awarded to a shortlisted filmmaker to encourage their development and interest in film production.

    One full scholarship to the International Film School Sydney’s two year Advanced Diploma in Screen and Media (Writing/Directing/Producing, valued at $44,000)

    Presented by INTERNATIONAL FILM SCHOOL SYDNEY, CEO DUNCAN THOMPSON